Harry Kane was left 'alone and vulnerable' in the crucial 30 seconds before he missed his penalty against France, a leading football psychology professor has highlighted, because his usual 'protector' Jordan Henderson had been taken off.
England captain Kane skied his spot-kick in the 84th minute of Saturday's World Cup quarter-final, condemning the Three Lions to a 2-1 defeat and elimination.
The Tottenham striker had earlier successfully converted a penalty to draw England level at 1-1 but couldn't restore parity for a second time following the uncharacteristic miss.
Normally, Harry Kane is a fantastic penalty taker, but under extraordinary pressure also he will occasionally miss.